The equation is simple for Jürgen Klopp’s team: Defeat Boro at Anfield on Sunday and they will be guaranteed a third or fourth-place finish in the final Premier League standings.
Former Reds captain Hyypia believes that represents a positive situation for the club’s current crop to be in, as they know exactly what is required to secure a return to the Champions League regardless of results elsewhere.
“It’s in our own hands [and] I think as a player it’s great to have something to play for in the last game of the season,” the Finn told Liverpoolfc.